Bill Clinton Chows Down with Celebs ... The Shishito Peppers Are On Me

President Bill Clinton

Chows Down w/ Celebs ...

Shishito Peppers On Me!

10/10/2012 12:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

EXCLUSIVE

President Bill Clinton isn't just a fantastic giver of speeches -- he's also a fantastic giver of dinners ... just ask Ted Danson and the other celebs who dined with the prez Monday night ... and didn't have to drop a dime.

The former prez hit up The Churchill -- a swanky restaurant and bar in L.A -- after attending a fundraising event for his non-profit organization, The Clinton Foundation.

Clinton didn't come alone, he rolled in with a few famous friends ... specifically Danson ... Mayor Villaraigosa ... and actress Mary Steenburgen -- who all attended the event as well.

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